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hi hi countryglow, mind if i ask how much the cement screed is quoted by your id/contractor? or is it part of the labour for your wooden like floor tiles (which btw is it laminates or other kinds of tiles? love it!) ? do pm me if its not convenient here, appreciate it!! Cheers

To clownprince's wifey~ ok i officially declare you as the most awesome wifey and fellow forumer for posting more tutorials to assist your helpless comrades~~ Gam sia very much on your advice and yay to your new house!

hello clownprince! been following your awesome progress and gotta say love love love your diy wall paint and your room-within-a-room WIW (which im so looking forward to see!!)~! Don't mind me asking as i wish to do some diy painting as well: 1. what kind of paint do you use? Wall paint (like nippon) or some other kind of oil paint from artfriend? (paint noob here...) 2. In between first base along the tapes then the first coat and second coat, how long usually do you let it dry? How big a brush too? 3. after the second coat, do you let it dry first then tear off the tape? or as soon as the second coat is painted? Sorry sorry if too many questions!! I'm just very kiasee haha, thanks in advance ya! Looking forward to the rest of you progress!

Hello benetay, thanks for your input. But no, the wardrobe cabinets are not on sale currently (though I wish so! ). As I'm not getting an id, I'm doing my own space planning so I wanted to draw up feasible floor plans for the contractor. The mbr has limited space with me wanting bigger wardrobe size without using another room, therefore wanted the details. Oh well, probably have to think of alternatives if the actual height is too low~

Hi guys Need some help regarding beams for my new 4 room bto, which i have yet to get keys yet. I'm thinking of hacking the wall between the mbr and br2 but not sure if there's a ceiling beam that can't be hacked, ie can't hack the wall from floor to ceiling. If that's the case, can anybody advise how high after hacking would the height be from floor to beam? I'm thinking of getting a ready made wardrobe but i need to know if the height is acceptable.. Appreciate if anybody can advise!

Hi Jamesoh, oh i didn't realise that cement screed is not provided for free by HDB now.. *sulks* but thank you so much for even consulting with your ID, really appreciate it. In that case i will go look around or check out your ID as well since wardrobe, toilet, plumbing and electrician are not even included in the cost yet and already 43k...

Hey benetay, tks for your advice. I would go for more ids for quotes for sure, but can u or anyone explain if smoothing the concrete screed would actually cost that much? Also in the mbr, I wanted to install vinyl flooring so I dun understand why smoothing the concrete screed is required since hdb provides installing the screed for free. Pls enlighten me if I'm mistaken

Hello! Can I also get your id name n contact? Many tks!

Hi all, For my new 4rm bto coming in June, I just visited an id for the first time and got the following quote which some of the costs I find a bit much. Example concrete screed smoothing existing flooring in particular. Note: does not include toilet reno, pole system installation for wardrobe, electrical works, plumbing Hopefully u guys can advise which are overly priced n whether necessary in the first place. TIA!! Living/ dining 1. Supply n provide labour concrete screed smoothing existing flooring - $2275 2. Supply n install full height partition wall come with support using gypsum board finish - $900 3. Design n install full height stucco effect (12 ft) - $1900 4. install suspended low height display cabinet with glass door using solid ply laminate finish - $900 5. Install full height shoe cabinet with niche display using solid ply laminate - $1320 Total: $7295 Kitchen 1. Hack selected wall b/w kitchen & living rm - $420 2. Supply n install full height partition wall using gypsum board finish - $400 3. Install sliding glass door with top hung track using 10mm tempered clear glass (4ft) x 2 - $1950 4. Supply n construct concrete kitchen cabinet base, fridge base with tile finish - $600 5. Install bottom kitchen cabinet using solid ply laminate finish (15ft) - $2700 6. Supply n install kitchen top using solid surface w max depth 600mm with backsplash & 2" profile (15ft) - $1650 7. Install full height cabinet using solid ply wood laminate finish (2ft) - $720 8. Install top hung cabinet using solid ply wood laminate finish (10ft) -$1800 9. 1 set Blum anti slam drawer runner x 3, 1 set of HK Aventos lift system, 1 set stainless steel dish rack, labour to install hood n hob - FOC Total: $10240 Master bedroom (mbr) 1. Hack a door way b/w mbr and br2 -$210 2. Dismantle existing door n door frame at br2 -$100 3. Seal existing br2 doorway using 63mm hollow block - $450 4. Make good of wall after hacking - FOC 5. Supply n labour cement screed to smooth existing floor $2210 6. Lay resilient floor using Xpert vinyl floor w skirting - $2380 7. Install H=300mm king size platform bed with side drawers using solid ply laminate finish - $4280 8. Supply n install sliding door b/w mbr n br2 - kiv Total: $9630 Bedroom 3 (br3) 1. Hack selected wall b/w br3 n living rm (14.5ft) - $870 2. Dismantle existing door n frame - $100 3. Make good wall after hacking - FOC 4. Supply n labour to smooth existing floor - $850 5. Supply n install half height glass panel using aluminum frame clear glass (8ft) - $640 6. Supply n install sliding door w aluminum frame using clear glass (10ft) - $1700 7. Install counter top w steel legs using solid ply wood laminate finish (8ft) - $1200 8. Install full height book shelf w flip down table top using solid ply laminate finish (3.5) - $1400 Total: $6760 Bathroom 1. Supply n labour cement screed to smooth existing floor n wall in mbr - $1300 2. Supply n labour cement screed to smooth existing floor n wall in common bathroom - $1300 Total: $2600 Misc 1. Supply n paint whole unit including ceiling using Nippon emulsion finish w unlimited colors - $1850 2. Supply provision of sand n labour to uploading & downloading of materials - kiv 3. Supply n lay protection of flooring during Reno works - $300 4. Supply n labour general washing for whole unit after Reno works - $380 5. To clear debris Total: $2530 Design works 1. Consultation n space planning 2. 3D color perspective drawings 3. Proposed selection of material used an color conceptualization 4. Consultation on lightings, furnishing, accessories, deco advise 5. Detailed drawings of all carpentry works 6. Site supervision Total: $1500 Grand sub total: $40555 Gst: $2838.85 Grand total: 43,393.85 Head spinning by now...

Hi again jez! Goodness gracious, when I got your pm, I'm like almost in tears for your informative insight to a complete stranger. For that I'm forever grateful~ Enjoy your beautiful home whilst the rest of us scour bravely ahead! Tks!

hello! glad i found your t-blog cuz i'm trying to look for affordableeee contractors with good carpentry expertise and your house is swee la~~ Though i'm quite anal with punctuality.. ahem.. but if possible, can you pls also pm me with the contractors' names/contacts and company name? Many thanks in advance and i do look forward to your completed house posting~

hello, really nice work you have there. Do u mind to pm me the location/contact for the craftstone bricks from neighbouring country? many thanks.

hi hi! Love your reno too and would love to get your contractor's contact and quote via pm if you dont mind, thankies!